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Update: State drug possession law developing, latest version removes"personal use" provision which Monroe leaders didn't want

The state Senate on Thursday passed a bill 28-20 to reinstate criminal penalties for possession of drugs.

There’s still time to make a run for Everett council

With less than six weeks before the official filing week

Monroe wants drug possession illegal again after state law got wiped

When the state Supreme Court voided any penalty for the possession of illegal drugs

OPINIONLawmakers must reject costly, ineffective fuel mandate

In the midst of the greatest economic downturn of our time

News Bites for April 14, 2021

Midtown to be Council topic April 20

Hanging flower baskets program for downtown Snohomish can use support

The community’s support will help ensure First Street’s flower basket program can flourish.

Bumps at U.S. 2 bridge to be smoothed over soon

The notable bumps at a joint on U.S. 2’s Pilchuck River Bridge

Vaccine eligibility expands to all over age 16 soon

Gov. Jay Inslee announced this afternoon that on April 15, COVID-19 vaccines will be made available to every Washingtonian over age 16.

Averill Field feature ideas shown to public

Park planners envision the green space at Third Street and Pine Avenue as a place for gatherings, music and play.

School admins studying advised 3-foot distance within classroom spaces

School districts are still working out whether to shrink from six feet to three feet

Time for kindergarten registration

Kindergarten registration has bloomed this spring across the area.

Input sought on Everett Transit’s future

The city’s bus system wants your input on how well it runs and what path it should take

Wider group to be vaccine-eligible come March 31

More than 2 million more people will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at the end of the month

Openings on Public Safety Commission, Youth Council

There are four open slots on the volunteer Public Safety Commission that the city seeks to fill.

Dick’s Drive-In food truck will be back in town this weekend

If you’ve been around town in Snohomish lately, and you’re a fan of the local burger chain Dick’s Drive-In

COVID-19 vaccine updates and opportunities for this week

Snohomish County anticipates a supply of 21,000 vaccine doses for county residents this week.

Public meeting about Baker Heights is March 23

The Everett Housing Authority will provide updates on the Baker Heights project at a meeting Tuesday, March 23 starting at 6 p.m. online.

Snohomish Kiwanis fundraising for new park

A service group wants to fill what it sees as a gap in city parks: A place for teens and tweens.

Homeless tent ban attached to Pallet Shelter plan

Everett “no sit­–no lie” proposal to ban camping on sidewalks along Smith Street under fire

COVID-19: Vaccination rates show racial disparities; solving the gap discussed

Snohomish Health District, County and Tribal leaders addressed people’s questions and concerns about COVID-19 vaccine distribution and equity during a virtual town hall March 2.